Loewe’s Squeeze Bag: The slouchy street style must-have approved by It girls Sophisticated modern femininity, in a bag. Words by DANI MAHER. Photography by GEORGES ANTONI. Styling by KARLA CLARKE. AT NEW YORK Fashion Week earlier this year, all...
Loewe’s Squeeze Bag: The slouchy street style must-have approved by It girls
Sophisticated modern femininity, in a bag.
Words by DANI MAHER. Photography by GEORGES ANTONI. Styling by KARLA CLARKE.
Loewe dress, price on application. Loewe Small Squeeze Bag in Black Nappa Lambskin, $6,100.AT NEW YORK Fashion Week earlier this year, all the It girls had eyes for one bag, and one bag only: Loewe’s Squeeze Bag. The effortlessly cool accessory hung off the arms of the new vanguard of the fashion world, Kendall Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski; as well as the quiet luxury enthusiasts, Jennifer Lawrence and Sofia Richie Grainge; and even had the tick of approval from one of the OG It girls of the modern fashion world, Alexa Chung. Fast forward a few months, and we can’t shake the obsession — there’s something about the relaxed yet sophisticated design that feels perfectly of the moment.
First introduced in the Spanish designer’s autumn/winter 2023 collection, and released in September, the Squeeze comes in two sizes — small or medium — and five colour ways: Rich olive green, deep obsidian black, warming oak brown, cool pearl grey, and a not-quite-neutral clay green.
Loewe Medium Squeeze Bag in Olive Nappa Lambskin, $6,800.Where it really shines is in its deft combination of relaxed and sophisticated elements. Like the women it’s made to serve, it knows where to take itself seriously, and where to let loose a little. Its buttery nappa lambskin fabrication is durable and hardy, with a flat bottom and a delightfully tactile, fittingly squeezy handle that makes for comfortable wear about town — as well as a practical adjustable donut chain that can convert to shoulder, crossbody or hand carry modes so you can wear it however you please.
But amid all that convenience, sophistication and function, there’s also a focus on ease that gives it an oh-so-chic blasé air. It has a slouchy ruched silhouette like an exhale at the end of a long day; an unlined interior that keeps it light and breezy; and a flexible sort of construction that allows it to hug the body in an unfussy, carefree sort of way.
Loewe Small Squeeze Bag in Black Nappa Lambskin, $6,100 The Squeeze is not trying too hard at all, and therein lies its beauty — and its versatility. It can be dressed up with a pair of slouchy black trousers and a statement top, toted around on a Friday night out by its signature squishy handle; but it can just as easily carry you around the next morning to complete all your Saturday errands, slung across your body and swelling to fit whatever you need as you go about your day.
However you wear it, however you use it, Loewe’s Squeeze Bag offers everything you need to emulate that must-have effortless It girl style.
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LOEWE Small Squeeze Bag in Black Nappa Lambskin
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LOEWE Small Squeeze Bag in Black Nappa Lambskin
$6,100
Named for its squeezy top handle, the Small Squeeze Bag can also be carried crossbody or on the shoulder — simply adjust the donut chain or extend further with the additional chain. Unlined, it has a magnetic closure and internal zip pocket.
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LOEWE Medium Squeeze Bag in Olive Nappa Lambskin
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LOEWE Medium Squeeze Bag in Olive Nappa Lambskin
$6,800
Sophisticated femininity meets convenience in the generously sized Medium Squeeze Bag. Crafted from smooth nappa lambskin, the externally ruched and internally unlined body sits on an adjustable donut chain topped off with a tactile squishy handle. It also comes with an additional chain for extending the strap further, magnetic closure, and an internal zip pocket.
Hair by Daren Borthwick. Makeup by Linda Jefferyes — all at Artist Group. Models: Paz at Chic Management, Billie at Kult Australia.
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